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To adopt a False Statements Act criminalising lying in public life and justice

Submitted on Sunday 27th August 2023

Rejected on Thursday 31st August 2023

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

To adopt a False Statements Act criminalising lying in public life and justice

Petition Details

The U.K. should adopt an act making it a crime to knowingly and wilfully make any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation in the course of any matter within the jurisdiction of the judicial, executive and legislative branches of government.

Additional Information

Such an Act would be consistent with the Nolan principles of good governance, would reduce corruption and would enhance compliance with the rule of law and the principles of equality, non-discrimination, democracy and respect for fundamental rights.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

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